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Summer Internships with FI Seagrass Mgmt. Coalition

By |2025-03-24T17:00:17-04:00March 22nd, 2025|FISM, News|

This internship with the Fishers Island Seagrass Management Coalition (FISMC) provides a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in marine conservation, data collection, and environmental education while working alongside experienced professionals.

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Museum Land Trust News: Prescribed Burn at Middle Farms is a Success!

By |2025-03-24T16:09:01-04:00March 18th, 2025|Land Trust, News|

Museum Land Trust News: Prescribed Burn at Middle Farms is a Success! By H.L. Ferguson Museum Land Trust Manager Jack Schneider The burn specialists—employed by Star Tree Wildfire, LLC—arrived on the midday ferry on Saturday, March 8, and drove to the firehouse, where they were warmly greeted by members

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From the Museum this Month: Prescribed Burn at Middle Farms

By |2025-03-24T15:41:13-04:00March 17th, 2025|Land Trust, News|

From the Museum this Month: Prescribed Burn at Middle Farms H.L. Ferguson Museum hires Star Tree Wildfire to manage a controlled burn with the participation of members of the Fishers Island Fire Department   March 2025 By H.L. Ferguson Museum Board Member Genie McPherson Trevor Middle

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Between Land and Sea: The Atlantic Coast and the Transformation of New England

By |2025-03-11T15:57:12-04:00March 11th, 2025|Guest Speaker|

Between Land and Sea: The Atlantic Coast and the Transformation of New England Illustrated talk, presented virtually March 9, 2025 by Christopher L. Pastore, author and Assistant Professor of History at the University at Albany, State University of New York based on his book “Between Land and Sea: The Atlantic

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Ospreys will be Returning Soon — Keep a Look Out

By |2025-03-16T16:24:07-04:00March 10th, 2025|News, Osprey Blog, Osprey Blog 2025|

UPDATE: Ellen Parker spotted an osprey on the roof of Holiday House overlooking Hay Harbor at 11:30 a.m., on Saturday morning, March 15, 2025!

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Job Opening: Administrative Assistant (Part-time Position)

By |2025-03-05T09:11:50-05:00March 5th, 2025|Museum News, News|

The Henry L Ferguson Museum is seeking someone to help the functions of the Museum run smoothly. The primary function is to assist the Museum director in his managerial duties. Application deadline: March 31, 2025.

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Beyond Your Back Door: Connecting with Nature Where You Live

By |2025-02-28T16:28:02-05:00February 25th, 2025|Guest Speaker|

Beyond Your Back Door: Connecting with Nature Where You Live Illustrated talk, presented virtually February 23, 2025 by master gardener Jim Sirch Hosted by HLFM director Pierce Rafferty During the pandemic, people working from home found themselves spending more time in their yards and local green spaces. They began

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Winter Waterfowl of Fishers Island and the Surrounding Region

By |2025-01-21T12:29:00-05:00January 21st, 2025|Guest Speaker|

Winter Waterfowl of Fishers Island and the Surrounding Region Illustrated talk, presented virtually January 19, 2025 by Kim Hargrave, interim executive director of the Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center, Mystic, Conn. Hosted by HLFM director Pierce Rafferty Explore the unique species of waterfowl that grace Fishers Island and the surrounding

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HLFM welcomes Jessica NeJame as the new Land Trust Stewardship Coordinator

By |2024-12-09T10:29:34-05:00December 9th, 2024|Land Trust, Museum News, News|

Please join us in providing a warm welcome for Jessica!

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ANNUAL EXHIBITION 2023

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F.I. Sketchbook 2005

THE SKETCHBOOKS OF CHARLIE FERGUSON

In the full sweep of Fishers Island’s history, there is no artist more synonymous, more closely associated with Fishers Island than Charles B. “Charlie” Ferguson. The main show features images from two of Charlie's sketchbooks which functioned as illustrated diaries that were filled with daily activities, nature observations, personal notes, and lots of art—drawings, sketches, and watercolors—in various states of completion.

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